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Navigator Schools will forge ahead with its goal of opening a brand new charter campus in Morgan Hill, despite a recommendation from Santa Clara County Office of Education staff to deny the organization’s second petition on appeal.

WEDDING: Faria/Fleming: Lisa (Faria) and Peter Fleming of Gilroy were married Dec. 28, 2013 in Aptos with Whitney Pintello officiating.

The “realities of modern healthcare” have forced South County’s largest healthcare facility to its knees, as the nonprofit organization that runs Saint Louise Regional Hospital this week announced its intent to sell their entire health system, according to the parent organization’s spokespeople.

A group of Gilroy volunteers are on their way to securing South County’s first year-round, overnight homeless shelter, thanks to a $25,000 grant and another matching grant for up to an additional $25,000 from the philanthropic Sobrato Family Foundation.

The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office is warning that international scam artists are increasingly using dating websites to defraud victims with investment or loan swindles, according to a press release sent out today.

The Gilroy girls basketball team maintained its blemish-free league record with a 53-34 win over Pajaro Valley Tuesday at home.

GILROY — Cydney Caradonna’s mint green shoes flashed from one side of the court to other all night. Christopher’s senior point guard ran the floor, establishing herself as next-level basketball player.

The Gilroy Police Department responded to a variety of crimes this week, including first-degree burglary, vandalism of more than $50,000 worth of property and battery against a peace officer. Arrests were recorded in this week's GPD blotter from Jan. 6 to Jan. 13.

For the last 10 years, I have paid much more attention to the type and amount of food our pets eat. I have found that feeding the right ingredients and amount has a big effect on their health. Feeding too much food by not measuring or leaving food out all day may allow some dogs and cats to become obese. Obese pets have more trouble getting around, can't breathe as well and the extra weight can be really hard on their heart, lungs, back and joints.

The south Bay Area is abounding with an astounding variety of avian life. The fascinating hobby of bird-watching allows you to discover and appreciate the marvelous diversity of wildlife all around us. At water's edge you may see a majestic great blue heron or a reclusive American bittern; you will learn how to tell the difference between great and snowy egrets; you might be surprised by a crested blue-and-white belted kingfisher suddenly diving into the water and emerging with a fish. Paddling on a creek or pond, you may see buffleheads (striking black and white ducks) or an elusive, gorgeous, multi-colored wood duck.